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Jalisco Cartel's Brutal Tactics Expand Across Mexico

4/1/2025

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An investigation has unveiled the chilling tactics of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, led by Nemesio Ruben Oseguera. This ruthless organization recruits volunteers, ex-military personnel, and even resorts to forced enlistment. With its rapid expansion, the cartel now dominates territories once controlled by the Sinaloa cartel, spreading its influence across 21 of Mexico's 32 states.

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Story summary

An investigation has unveiled the chilling tactics of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, led by Nemesio Ruben Oseguera. This ruthless organization recruits volunteers, ex-military personnel, and even resorts to forced enlistment. With its rapid expansion, the cartel now dominates territories once controlled by the Sinaloa cartel, spreading its influence across 21 of Mexico's 32 states.